Henry Allen Biography

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Jazz trumpeter Henry Allen was born on January 7, 1908, in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1927, he joined King Oliver’s big band. From 1929–'33 he was in Luis Russell’s band. From 1933–'34, he belonged to Fletcher Henderson’s big band, and was in Mills Blue Rhythm band 1934–'37. He returned to Russell’s band and accompanied Louis Armstrong 1937–'40. Allen died on April 17, 1967 in New York City, N.Y.

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American television personality Steve Allen is best known as the first host of The Tonight Show. He also starred on The Benny Goodman Show, and was an accomplished musician, composer, author and actor.